Friday, September 20, 2013

Postcards... sweet little postcards....

I made and sent off a couple of postcards lately

this is the little happy flower I made with those miniature dresdens and quilted the background


.. and this is some mini quilting I did on some 'old' doily pieces which I cut out ...


Sheila is doing another postcard swap ... a 'Fall' or Autumn theme (since she is from the Northern side of world) but you don't have to stick to that..... 

A postcard is a lovely little 'mini' to make - I like to think of them as little pieces of fabric art.... 

Just pop over HERE and let her know you want to join in ... really, they are easy and fun .....

A friend Bobbi (who really aught to blog more often) sent me these cellophane packets... they are great to send the postcards in.  I just get add a stamp to the fabric back where the address and note is written) and dear Mr Postie stamps it there and then and it is put in its celophane and sent off like a regular postcard but with extra protection. I add the AirMail stamp onto the cellophane.


... I have a fun Japanese fabric quilt I am making.... I showed the lattice in the last post and these are some of the big blocks (20 1/2")



Righto... Gotto Go....

Today we do the set up for the Creative Arts Display as part of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.... it's a lovely time of the year and I will be visiting the Toowoomba Quilters Quilt Show and the lovely Tea Pots display (the fact that they serve the most delicious Devonshire Tea has nothing to do with going there!) as well as the Creative Arts..... of course there are lots of gardens to visit and this weekend is also the Food and Wine festival... lots on if you are close enough to visit....

I hope I won't be too tired to stitch with you tonight at





23 comments:

Maria said...

How cute and intricate those post cards are Fiona.
I have signed up with Sheila again such fun to make..
Will be sewing along with you all tonight.

Susie said...

Beautiful postcard and quilt block

WoolenSails said...

Those are wonderful postcards, really creative.

Debbie

Christine M said...

Your post cards are gorgeous Fiona. See you tonight!

Michelle Ridgway said...

Love your postcards and Japanese block. Enjoy your special carnival up there....sad face here...will have to make a date for next year. It is such a wonderful time to be on your mountain. Hugs x

Daisy Jayne said...

very nice...Love your postcards and Japanese block

Unknown said...

Such cute little postcards, and the fabric in that Japanese block is so pretty

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...
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Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

You are amazing Bubz....this is stunning..

Jane said...

Love the postcards. I haven't done any for a long time, but they are wonderful things to get in the post

Cheryl said...

Beautiful postcards Fiona - and the quilting is amazing. Look forward to see more of your beautiful Japanese quilt

Susan said...

Your little postcards are lovely and a great way to showcase your skills. The cellophane envelope is a great idea.....I'm sure they brighten the posties day.

Raewyn said...

Very sweet postcards with gorgeous quilting! The cellophane cover is an idea I hadn't thought of! I've joined up with Sheila again too :-)

Jennifer said...

Very creative postcards, and I love that big block too! Enjoy the festival and tell us all about it......hopefully with some pretty flower pics.

Karen said...

These postcards are delightful. I love the way you are playing with quilting the doilies. They look great.

Joy McD said...

How cute are they! Must try my hand at one some time... xxx

Rosie said...

Love those post cards, just gorgeous.

Grammasheri said...

So pretty Fiona. Someday i'll make some.

Mistea said...

Those postcards are very sweet.
Love the little flower you made.
Enjoy the weekend.

Helen said...

Lovely postcards so cute !!!

Anonymous said...

love those postcards Fiona,they are so cute,have fun with the carnival of flowers.xx

Susan said...

What gorgeous flowers those dresden plate wedges make - and the ric rac is a special touch.

Marilyn said...

Such gorgeous postcards and a good tip about the cellophane bags for protection. Your dresden for scrap busters was a mini and mine was a biggg one. lol.
Hugs xx

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